Senior Design Engineer – Composites

Overview

In this role you shape and deliver complete CBW engineering projects for Williams F1, from concept to detailed design. You will work closely with R&D, production and multi-disciplinary teams to influence performance, reliability and manufacturability of cutting-edge automotive systems. You lead fault investigations, guide drawings and sign-offs, and mentor early-career engineers. You drive continuous improvement to raise design efficiency and quality. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a high-performance, world-class motorsport program at the front of the grid.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual and detailed designs for vehicle components and structures
• Develop lightweight, efficient, cost-conscious solutions with attention to mass, stiffness and performance
• Produce supporting structural and functional calculations
• Collaborate with aerodynamics, vehicle science, electronics, chassis, stress, transmission, R&D, production and external suppliers
• Write technical procedures and system specifications
• Lead fault investigations and implement robust fixes
• Support drawing and assembly checking, and provide Class 5 sign-off with stress engineering
• Mentor student placements and help shape the next generation of engineering talent
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency
• Act as a key contact for project allocation, supplier engagement, and user-acceptance activities

Key requirements

• Strong understanding of engineering design for components and assemblies
• Familiarity with CAD and engineering software used in vehicle design (NX experience a bonus – training available)
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure
• Proactive, self-motivated mindset with the confidence to lead projects independently
• Positive, open, team-focused attitude with ability to inspire colleagues
• Excellent judgement, integrity and communication skills
• Strong organisational abilities with prioritisation

• leadership
• collaboration
• clear communication
• engineering design for components and assemblies
• CAD and NX (Siemens NX preferred)
• stress engineering

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